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Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 12:03 WIB
Impact of Relaxed Halal Certification for US Products on Indonesian SMEs
A senior academic from Gadjah Mada University has warned that the halal certification provisions in the Indonesia-US reciprocal trade agreement could create an uneven playing field for domestic small and medium enterprises. While the deal does not abolish Indonesia's halal regime, imported products without halal claims would be exempt from certification costs that local SMEs must still bear, potentially undermining food sovereignty and the livelihoods of livestock farmers.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 11:09 WIB
Golkar Legislator Criticises Pick-up Truck Imports for Merah Putih Cooperatives
A member of the House of Representatives' Commission IV has criticised plans by state-linked PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara to import 105,000 pick-up trucks from India for village cooperative operations, calling it contradictory to President Prabowo Subianto's rhetoric on industrial self-reliance. The legislator warned the imports would undermine the domestic automotive supply chain, affecting steel, components, tyres, glass industries, and thousands of supporting SMEs, and urged the President to c
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 10:39 WIB
LPDP: 44 Scholarship Recipients Face Sanctions for Failing to Fulfil Service Obligations
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) has identified 44 scholarship recipients suspected of failing to meet their mandatory domestic service obligations after completing their studies, with eight already ordered to return funds and 36 more under review. The crackdown follows a viral social media incident involving an LPDP alumnus's spouse who celebrated obtaining British passports for her children, prompting renewed scrutiny of scholarship recipients living abroad and the Fina
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 08:57 WIB
Dasco: Domestic Workers Protection Bill Still Requires Extensive Public Participation
Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirmed that the Domestic Workers Protection Bill remains in the public consultation phase despite being included in the 2025 national legislation programme. First proposed in 2004, the bill's protracted 22-year delay has prompted civil society coalitions to threaten reporting House Speaker Puan Maharani to the Ombudsman, whilst President Prabowo Subianto's May 2025 pledge to finalise it within three months remains unfulfilled.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:43 WIB
Ghost in the Cell: Joko Anwar's Film with the Largest Ensemble Cast
Renowned Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has unveiled Ghost in the Cell, a horror-comedy that uses a prison setting as a metaphor for the relationship between citizens and government, addressing collective national trauma and deforestation. The film, developed since 2018 by Come and See Pictures, reflects current socio-political tensions in Indonesia and aims to spark conversation about historical tragedies to prevent their recurrence.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:36 WIB
Secret Arms Deal Worth Nearly Rp 10 Trillion Between Russia and Iran
Iran and Russia have reportedly signed a covert arms deal worth €500 million (Rp 9.9 trillion) involving thousands of advanced shoulder-fired Russian missiles, according to leaked documents obtained by the Financial Times. The agreement, signed in Moscow last December, comes in the wake of major Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-2025, and underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:29 WIB
Prabowo Welcomes 12 Global CEOs: Exploring Investment in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto met with twelve leading global investment firm chiefs in Washington DC, collectively managing approximately US$15 trillion in assets, to pitch Indonesia's economic vision and investment climate. The meeting, which ran nearly double its scheduled duration, saw investors express strong interest in partnering with state investment vehicle Danantara across sectors including downstream processing, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. Investment Minister Rosan Roesl
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:25 WIB
Foreign Ministry Confirms 45 Indonesian Nationals Safe in Mexico Following Cartel Leader's Death
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 45 Indonesian nationals in Mexico's Jalisco state are safe following the killing of notorious drug cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera by the Mexican military, which triggered widespread unrest. The ministry urged Indonesians to shelter in place and postpone travel to Mexico, as the United States and Canada also issued travel warnings and multiple airlines cancelled flights to affected regions.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:14 WIB
From the US, Prabowo Heads to UK to Witness Danantara-Arm Semiconductor Partnership
President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of a framework agreement between Indonesia's Danantara Investment Management Agency and British chip design firm Arm Limited in London, aimed at accelerating Indonesia's mastery of semiconductor technology. The partnership will train 15,000 Indonesian engineers in chip design across six strategic sectors, including automotive, IoT, data centres, and quantum computing, with the intellectual property to be held by Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:09 WIB
Bappenas strengthens sharia finance access in South Kalimantan
The National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas) is bolstering data-driven inclusive financial access in South Kalimantan to boost productive sector value and regional economic growth. Using the Regional Financial Access Index (IKAD), the ministry aims to bridge the province's extensive village-level agricultural and mining potential with sharia-compliant financing, supported by a network of over 450 cooperatives serving micro, small and medium enterprises.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:04 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister Reports to KPK Over Alleged Gratification from Private Jet Use
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar voluntarily reported to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) after accepting a private jet facility from former Regional Representative Council chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) for an official trip to South Sulawesi. By reporting within the statutory 30-day window, the minister is exempt from criminal prosecution under the Anti-Corruption Law, though the KPK will analyse the report and may require financial compensation for the facility recei
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:02 WIB
Ramadan in Simplicity: Celebrating the Holy Month in Displacement Tents
Survivors of the November 2025 flash floods and landslides in Aceh are observing Ramadan in BNPB emergency tents, yet continue to share what little they have with others. The article highlights both the resilience and generosity of displaced communities and the stark reality of their living conditions, raising questions about the pace of disaster recovery efforts in the province.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Seknas IM Considers SPPG Incentives a Recognition of Hard Work in Delivering Free Nutritious Meals Programme
The National Secretariat of Indonesia Maju (Seknas IM), a group of Prabowo Subianto supporters, has praised the National Nutrition Agency's decision to provide incentives to nutrition programme implementing units (SPPG) involved in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The incentive framework, established under BGN Decree No. 401.1 of 2025, aims to ensure proper governance and transparency whilst recognising the efforts of all parties involved in the programme's implementation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00 WIB
Why Arab States Fear an Attack on Iran: Israel Would Run Rampant
Arab states and regional powers have been engaged in intense diplomacy to prevent a US military strike on Iran, fearing that the collapse of the Iranian regime would remove the primary counterbalance to Israeli hegemony in the Middle East. Analysts warn that Gulf nations are less concerned with defending Tehran than with the prospect of an expansionist Israel operating without restraint, compounded by the risk of regional destabilisation and more radical elements seizing power in Iran.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:52 WIB
Central Sulawesi DPRD Expresses Disappointment Over Meeting Between CPM and Poboya Customary Leaders
The Central Sulawesi provincial legislature's Commission III expressed frustration after PT Citra Palu Mineral (CPM) and Poboya customary leaders held a meeting in Jakarta without notifying the DPRD or local government, raising concerns about the legality of any agreements reached. A subsequent public hearing addressed two key issues: the proposed reduction of CPM's contract of work area by 246 hectares and the establishment of a People's Mining Area, alongside potential partnership arrangements
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:44 WIB
Police Question TransJakarta Drivers Involved in Head-On Collision on Elevated Busway
Two TransJakarta bus drivers have been detained for questioning after a head-on collision on the elevated busway in Cipulir, South Jakarta, which left dozens of passengers injured. Police say the driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel faces up to one year's imprisonment under Article 310(2) of the Road Traffic Act for negligence causing injury.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:38 WIB
Jakarta Disaster Agency Reports Pasar Ikan Floodgate Elevated to Alert Level 2
Jakarta's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has raised the alert status of the Pasar Ikan floodgate in North Jakarta to Siaga 2 (Alert) after water levels rose to 203 cm. Several coastal areas including Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, Pluit, Ancol, and Marunda have been warned of potential flooding, whilst all other floodgates across the capital remain at normal status.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:30 WIB
Finance Minister Purbaya Hints at PNM Acquisition Under Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has confirmed that the government is still deliberating the proposed acquisition of PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) to serve as a Special Mission Vehicle under the Ministry of Finance. Key concerns include the high non-performing loan ratio of the People's Business Credit (KUR) programme, reportedly reaching 10 per cent, and the tension between profit-oriented listed company objectives and the social mission of subsidised micro-lending.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:22 WIB
Profile of 'El Mencho', the Drug Cartel Boss Whose Death Plunged Mexico into Turmoil
Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by Mexican soldiers on 22 February 2026, triggering widespread violence including road blockades and flight cancellations across multiple states. The 59-year-old was considered Mexico's most powerful drug lord following the extradition of El Chapo and El Mayo, with CJNG designated a terrorist organisation by the United States last year over fentanyl trafficking and other crimes. The United States and Can
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 03:07 WIB
Bundling Package Strategy to Ensure Free Nutritious Meals Continue During Eid Holiday
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has devised a bundling package strategy to ensure the free nutritious meal programme (MBG) continues to reach beneficiaries during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period. Under Circular Letter No. 3 of 2026, distribution will be suspended from 18-24 March, with three days' worth of packaged meals delivered in advance on 17 March. The agency has mandated that distribution points provide brief education on proper storage and staged consumption of the bundled packages.
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